Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)

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Alexander Schwabe

Alexander Schwabe (Russian: Александр Петрович Швабе) was a Russian painter known for his detailed and vivid hunting scenes and animal portraits. Born in 1824, Schwabe became a prominent artist of his time, specializing in depicting animals in their natural settings. His works often featured horses, dogs, and scenes of hunts, reflecting his deep passion for nature and wildlife.

Schwabe's career began with commissions from the Russian Imperial family, which significantly boosted his reputation. He painted numerous portraits of prized horses and hunting dogs for Emperor Nicholas I and other members of the aristocracy. His notable works include "Horses with a Shepherd and a Dog" (1850), "Deer Hunt in the Vicinity of Gatchina" (1860), and "Wolves Attacking a Herd of Horses" (1863). These pieces showcased his ability to capture the dynamic movement and energy of animals in action​.

In addition to his paintings, Schwabe was recognized for his academic contributions. In 1861, he was appointed as a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts, reflecting his influence and expertise in animal painting. His works were frequently exhibited in academic shows between 1844 and 1863, and many of his paintings are now housed in prestigious collections, such as the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the Gatchina Palace​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts, Alexander Schwabe's paintings offer a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Russian aristocratic life and their passion for hunting and nature. To stay updated on new sales and auction events related to Alexander Schwabe's works, sign up for our updates.

Date and place of birt:1824, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1872, Tallinn, Russian Empire
Nationality:Latvia, Russia, Estonia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Animalist, Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Animalistic, Parade portrait
Art style:Realism, Romanticism

Creators Latvia

Léopold Bernhard Bernstamm (1859 - 1939)
Léopold Bernhard Bernstamm
1859 - 1939
Vilhelms Purvītis (1872 - 1945)
Vilhelms Purvītis
1872 - 1945
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov (1869 - 1938)
Sergey Arsen'evich Vinogradov
1869 - 1938
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov (1950)
Vladimir Dmitrievich Dukhovlinov
1950
Raimonds Staprans (1926)
Raimonds Staprans
1926
Normunds Braslins (1962)
Normunds Braslins
1962
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Ludolfs Liberts (1895 - 1959)
Ludolfs Liberts
1895 - 1959
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov (1906 - 1989)
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov
1906 - 1989
Voldemar Matvejs (1877 - 1916)
Voldemar Matvejs
1877 - 1916
Jan Damel (1780 - 1840)
Jan Damel
1780 - 1840
Ida Kerkovius (1879 - 1970)
Ida Kerkovius
1879 - 1970
Vija Celmins (1938)
Vija Celmins
1938
Eduards Kalniņš (1904 - 1988)
Eduards Kalniņš
1904 - 1988
Ella Kruglyanskaya (1978)
Ella Kruglyanskaya
1978
Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943

Creators Realism

Helmert Richard van der Flier (1827 - 1899)
Helmert Richard van der Flier
1827 - 1899
 C. Blake (? - XIX century)
C. Blake
? - XIX century
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky (1859 - 1911)
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky
1859 - 1911
Ascan Lutteroth (1842 - 1923)
Ascan Lutteroth
1842 - 1923
Georg Pezolt (1810 - 1878)
Georg Pezolt
1810 - 1878
Francesco Ferruccio Crespi (1861 - 1891)
Francesco Ferruccio Crespi
1861 - 1891
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni (1836 - 1902)
Alexander Antonovich Rizzoni
1836 - 1902
Emil Barbarini (1855 - 1933)
Emil Barbarini
1855 - 1933
Caesar Bimmermann (1821 - 1888)
Caesar Bimmermann
1821 - 1888
Carl Hilgers (1818 - 1890)
Carl Hilgers
1818 - 1890
Ernst Gustav Doerell (1832 - 1877)
Ernst Gustav Doerell
1832 - 1877
Abel-Dominique Boyé (1864 - 1933)
Abel-Dominique Boyé
1864 - 1933
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys (1841 - 1889)
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys
1841 - 1889
Wilhelm Thielmann (1868 - 1924)
Wilhelm Thielmann
1868 - 1924
Amelie Ruths (1871 - 1956)
Amelie Ruths
1871 - 1956
Walter Launt Palmer (1854 - 1932)
Walter Launt Palmer
1854 - 1932
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